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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1920, Page 2

The nieinber<j of flip Kiwi Football Club are requested tp ffiepp at, f.h,o Supreme Hull for practice at 7 .o’clock sharp, this evening.

A meeting of the Westland Apelinniti. sation Society will bo held at the County Chambers a(, 7.10 o’clock this evening. Members are requested to attend punctually. M>, J I), Gillies, Resident Engineer, was in town 10-day, and conferred with, (lie local bodies in respect to various Government works it is proposed to be put in hand. Mr Frank Levy, advance agent for Allen Wilkie, was in Hokitika to-day

arranging for the Company’s visit to Hokitika on .Monday evening next, when " The llotters ” will he staged. The Public Works Department is .abopt jto erpet a bridge on Municipal Road, across Murray Creek, Koite. rangi. This work 4vh.cn completed " ill

be a great boon to vehicle traffic, as tlie present ford invariably bolds up motor oars, and often the milk carts. The bridge trill be available for next

milking season, Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Retell

Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt.

You can’t sleep with cold feet. A "UNIQUE HOT WATER BOTTLE gives perfect rest. It will last for years. On sale everywhere. But make sure of the brand on neck of bottle when buying.

Tt is notified in this issue that loads crossing Duck Creek Bridge, Kokatahi- 1 Koitcrangi road (near the Government Hatchery) must not exceed one ton and a half. In the hard struggle to maintain value throughout the war “ll.lt’s” have scored again.We are proud to say that value, as in past times, still dwells with us, the reward being the slogan our customers have made for us: “It it’s ‘H.lt’ it’s good.” Look out for our advt. in this issue for ladies’ hoots ; you will then ask yourselves where can H.lt values he equalled ?

A British Friesian cow named Colton Secret 111., owned by Mr G. Holt Thomas, who runs a herd of the 2000gallon a year breed on his farm at Hughenden, Bucks, England, has (according to the “Daily Mail”) broken all records of milk production for any breed in the country by giving just over 10) gallons of milk in twenty-four hours. The previous best record in Great Britain was by the British I' riesian cow Eskc Hetty, owned by the Olvmpa Agricultural Company, whose yield was 1011 b. or 10 gallons lib. in. twenty-four hours. There has been an epidemic of burglaries and robberies in Wellington. In addition to cases reported in newspapers, some £25 was stolen the other evening from the house oi one ot the Judges of the Supreme Court. The money lielonged to the daughter of the bouse. The story is that a maid met a strange man in his stockinged feet deseending the stairs; that the man put his hand over her mouth, that she screamed, and that he then escaped without anyone else having seen him. In another case £2O was taken from a locked drawer in a house. The money in this ease also belonged to a woman. There have also been several robberies from clothes lines.

A pretty wedding took place on the sth inst, at Wellington, when Mr Jftbp Burns, chief engineer of the Union Steamship Company’s steamer Kokiri, eldest sop of Mrs Burns formerly of Kanieri, Westland, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Evelyn Duggan, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Duggan, of Wellington. The ceremony took place at the Sacred Heart Basilica. Jliss Eileen puggan attended her sister as bridesmaid, .while Mr Joseph Burns i (brother of the bridegropm) was best man. The happy couple, after the guests had been entertained at the residence of thg bride's parents, left on a honeymoon trip through the North Island.

An old resident of Rpefton district, Mr George Nplsou, known throughout the whole diatrjet as “Ggorg.e the Saddler,’ ’on account pf following ids vocation l»s a saddler on the Wpst Coast from Boss to Mafakitaki, which places hp visited periodically jn the early days of thp Coagt, met hjs death under tragic circumstances on Thursday evening, it appears that two men, Hubert Duffy and J. Lcggoe while coming from work at Soldiers, noticed smoke coming from the lint on the Grey Road occupied by Nelson. They went to the place but coij/d flop open the door. They then got' jn by a wmdow, and found the poor fellow lying dpad on the floor, having been evidently overcome by the smoke from the mattress of the bed, which was all burned. He bad evidently been awakened by the smoke and endeavoured to reach the door of the hut when he was overcome, as lie was lying on bis ■back q(f the ' floor with his feejb against the door, an jhough hp had been trying to reach the door. The decyaspil was ,a very old man and had been in failing health recently. ,

Another old resident of Christchurch, Mr I*!. Ker died on Friday, in his 81st year. The late Mr Key f-aptc to New Zealand in November', 1864, in the ship William Miles. In the following year lip %-ajkgd over fo the West (least and engaged, in contracting in Hokitika , where, among other works, he built the wharves and the gaol. He left for Melbourne in 1873, where he undertook further contracting work, afitf wlibrtj tie married: Later lie returned to Christcjnijeji; resumed his work ns n. contractor fgr and then joined the firm of Lnngdown and Co. Later he retired from the firm, and commenced on his own account a timber agpncy and importing business, principally in r.espccf ftf Australian hard >yopds. Hp became part ownyr of se\ - end wail-knqwf}. .schooners, among them being the Clematis, Fide,op, Rpugn, and Eunice. For several years lie vni-s managjijg pprtper in the Brunner Sawmilling Copipany, buf/ gold °ut vgars .ago. Ho was aig.q a- director of Cooper gpd Duncan, Ltd. During recent years, Mr Kpr jjv.ed a retired liio. He is survived by a wid.qw, ono son. and three daughters.

Co|d nights ape here.. The- British made "UNIQUE” HQT WATER BQTTLK will keep yon snug and warm- A cheap investment. Obtainable everywhere. ' When buying make sure ol brand oil neck of bottle.'

I "J never saw you looking so well.” “No Wonder dear, 1 doil/t w«yr myself out now in riihhing the. weekly wasjuug, JUIBIIING'' LAIINfi'RY HELP” doys the M'oi't.

Refusp substitutes. Insist op ’-‘ijfAZOJ/’ flip scientific remedy and preventive of cpiighg and colds. 60 dbs.es Is 6dCut living cost by saving on blanket purchases. A “UNIQUE” HOT MATER BOTTLE saves bcd-i-tothes, and increases comfort. Ask for “UNIQUE which is hj-anded on neck of bottle. A friend for you! “NA/OL” instantly relieves coughs and pfljda. 0" 4 a Hanoi Inhaler.

Men’s Woollen Gloves, in greys and heathers, prices 4/0, 5/0, and 11/1 1 P n,! Boys and youths, prices 2/6, 2/11, 8/6, and 4/6 pair. These goods arc “Jason” make, therefore the best. AlcGruer and Co., for better value, Hokitika and Greymouth.

Carry it in your pocket.. ‘ NAZOL protects from colds, coughs and sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe ami convenient. Is 6,d hnyg 0Q closes.

24 only Men’s Velour Felt Hats direct from the British Manufacturer, in drap and grey, prices 45/-, 55/-, and 75/-. Black 60/- P ae]i.— MpGfuer and Co'., Hokitika.

Just Landed —150 cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed lu-

cerne bay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf .Street. Phone No 2. —Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9

A meeting of the Ross Returned Soldiers’ Association will be held in the Coronation Ilall on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock.

Stephens Bros are showing a largo assortment of l.adi~\s’ all wool hose m black and grey; also a large variety of winter singlets. 4

The usual weekly euchre tournament and dance will be held at St Mary’s Club rooms on Wednesday, June 30th. Valuable prizes are again donated and the public are. assured of a good night’s entertainment. —Auv't.

The weather which was wet and stormy on Saturday, heavy rain falling during the afternoon and night cleared late at night, and Sunday broke fine and rttinny, a. delightful day. The weather to-day is very fine mid clear without a cloud in the sky.

On July 28th. a special euchre and dance in aid of St. Mary’s School Supplies will 'be held in the club rooms. 'Pile prizes for this night have been donated by well w ishers and are of a very high order these will be exhibited in the shop windows ' shortly. Tickets are already in circulation and arc meeting with a ready sale.

Prices in Wellington are falling, indicating a possible reduction in the cost of living. Several shops made quite a display of boots and shoes marked down to quite a reasonable price. The price of eggs has also fallen, and a further reduction, is anticipated. Various other articles are also being reduced in price.

Mr H. T>- M. Hazard, Commissioner of Crown Lands for Canterbury, is

about to start on a month's holiday, and the opportunity was taken by members of the Land Board to convey to Mr Haszard their appreciation of the strenuous work he has done since taking up the position of Commissioner of Crown Lands for Canterbury over 18 months ago.

The Westport “News-” reports:— “ The deatfi tpok place unexpectedly in the Westport Hospital on Friday, of Mrs John Robertson, of Russell street, near Wesley Church. Deceased was only in the hospital a few days and lmd undergone an operation for internal troubles. She was a native of Hokitika, 54 years of age. Much .sympathy will he felt for the sorrowing husbrpd jn bis sad loss. There was no family.”

The announcement is made that' his Majesty the King bps conferred upon Sir Thomas Mackenzie - the Grand Cj-oss of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. This is a vpry high and unusual distinction for a man in the public service of one pf tbe Dominions. Not a few New Zealanders have received knighthoods, apd a dpzen of these are K.C.M.G’s, But up bplieve that Sir Thomas Mackenzie, who was made a K.C.M.G. in 1916, is the first New Zem lander to receive the Grand Cross ol the Order, and one pf the very few colonial public lpoq anywhere to eft,joy this distinction. It is. of course, the highest class of tin. Order, and hitherto the oftly bolder of the Grand Cross In New J4eiu land has been the Governor or GovernorGeneral. The high esteem in which Sir Thomas Mackenzie is held has lately been conspicuously at distinguished gatherings in his honour held in Britaiji. " ®

“UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLES will not crack or burst. Vulcanised seams and patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure of the brand.

Price cutting-for net cash in all made up garments af Sehrpdrrks wilj lie rfa order of the dny for cash only. We are determined to shift our stock at lowest price. Our turn oyer has increased enormously consequently small profits and quick returns for cash wi|l enable thousands’, of residents all over the Const to buy more |'reelj/. vou avail yourself'of tliig money saving proposition nt Srlirpdprs ?—rAdvt. Cold nights are hero, The British* made " Unique ” hot water bottle will keep you snug and warm. A clienp investment. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure of. brand on neck of boltjc.